https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d Made with en-us 2020-04-22 04:43:58 UTC 2026-02-21 00:31:39 UTC hello@padlet.com kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/521955719 When I think of the word unity I think of persons joining and coming together, accepting each other despite their race, skin colour, political differences and disabilities. According to Collins Dictionary, unity is can be described as the state of different areas or groups being joined together to form a single country or organization.]]> 2020-04-22 04:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/521955719 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524270237 When i hear the phrase "All ah we is one" I always think about unity and equal rights. Persons coming together despite the differences each and everyone has, they come together to support and have each other's back. This phrase is used frequently in the past and modern day songs and calypso. ]]> 2020-04-22 21:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524270237 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524379083 The Caribbean was seen as an important region for mining first then later agriculture. The region did not have enough labour for the various business enterprises so the first strategy encorporated bringing white servants from Europe in to what was eventually called the West Indies. Gradually, settlers came from different parts of Europe because of promises of work. Eventually the white workers became too few in numbers to be able to keep up the rate of production expected by the plantations so new labour was required. Europe realized that Africa had a large number of persons who could be used as slaves in agricultural operations.In the early 16th century Portugese businessmen thought they could capture and enslave people themselves but after several failed efforts, it led the European businessmen to establish "bases of operations" at various sites along the coast. As a result of the complexities of African people with their several ethnicities, many of them were thrown together on the coast and shipped to the Caribbean as slaves. Between 1662 and 1807, Britain shipped 3.1 million Africans across the Atlantic Ocean in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.]]> 2020-04-22 23:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524379083 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524445477    The spread of sugar ‘plantations’ in the Caribbean created a great need for workers. The planters increasingly turned to buying enslaved men, women and children who were brought from Africa. Their skin was washed and oiled to be prepared for sale.  As planters became more reliant on enslaved workers, they were forced to engage in a variety or laborious activities, all of them back breaking. The work in the fields were exhausting and long hours were spent in the sun supervised by overseers who did not think twice about using the whip. European planters thought Africans would be more suited to the conditions than their own countrymen, as the climate resembled that the climate of their homeland in West Africa. Tasks ranged from clearing land, planting cane, and harvesting canes by hand, to manuring and weeding. Their harsh and inhumane treatment was justified by the fact that they came from an 'inferior' race. Inside the plantation works, the conditions were often worse, especially the heat of the boiling house. Additionally, the hours were long, especially at harvest time. The death rate on the plantations was high, a result of overwork, poor nutrition and work conditions, brutality and disease. Many plantation owners preferred to import new slaves rather than providing the means and conditions for the survival of their existing slaves.  Until the Amelioration Act was passed in 1798, which forced planters to improve conditions for enslaved workers, many owners simply replaced the casualties by importing more slaves from West Africa. Complicated ways of categorizing race emerged in Caribbean colonies that places 'white' people at the top and black people at the bottom and different 'mixed' groups inbetween. This was a way created by the white people of trying to excuse the brutality of slavery. ]]> 2020-04-23 00:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524445477 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524495156 The point of me giving a brief explanation about how slaves arrived in the Caribbean and the treatment they got was to show how they went from enduring brutal treatment to fighting to escape together. Seeking their freedom and escaping their harsh and brutal treatment some enslaved people rose up against the planters though only ending slavery in St. Domingue. others grouped up and ran away from the plantations and others managed to form communities of 'Maroons' who continued to resist European rule. The slaves worked together to   occupy land far from plantations in places that were difficult for colonial forces to reach. In some places for example, Jamaica, the British were unable to defeat the Maroons and had to reach and agreement with them.]]> 2020-04-23 01:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524495156 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524571112 In Trinidad, general elections usually takes between 2-6 years depending on if the present government decides to conduct elections early or later. In my opinion, during this time citizens tend to be very tensed with each other as it takes a toll on them because they are hoping for the party that they vote for is going to win the general elections. Race plays a major part in the votes and is partly the reason why citizens argue like cat and dog. For example, The People's National Movement (PNM) and the United National Congress (UNC) are two of the biggest political parties in Trinidad. The two parties both have their supporters and this is where race comes in. It has been shown that most of the PNM supporters are of African descent and most of the UNC supporters are of Indian descent. The leaders of these parties are the same race as most of their supporters. Election time became a time where citizens would bash the other race because they are not supporting of the political party that they choose to follow. On several social media platforms, racist comments have been passed from supporters of both parties under political posts. The kind of distasteful comments people throw for each other just because you do not want to vote for their preferred party is absurd. Personally I found that election time in this country turns people predjudice and strongly arrogant for voting for another party. ]]> 2020-04-23 02:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/524571112 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/527192364 Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders all face legal challenges in Trinidad and Tobago.  Jason Jones, Trinidadian born and hold British citizenship, is a gay and human rights activist. Jones. who is openly gay, filed a lawsuit against the government of Trinidad and Tobago challenging two specific sections of the Sexual Offences Act. Sections 13 and 16  which criminalised "buggery" and "indecency". Eventually the judge ruled that Jason Jones' dignity and human rights were taken away by state sanctioned threat of prosecution and persecution because he was homosexual and eventually he won the case stating that it was unconstitutional. The LGBT community still can not adapt to a proper life in Trinidad as they are not given equal rights.  Gay sex is still illegal even though the case was won stating that it was unconstitutional. If they choose to get married in Trinidad they can proceed to do it but legally they would not be recognized as a married couple. Also, section 8 of the immigration act states makes it illegal for homosexuals to enter Trinidad. In 2007, people were arguing that Elton John, could not enter Trinidad because he was gay. this is to show the laws that the government put in place for the LGBT community does not demonstrate equal rights in Trinidad. It does not make them feel like they are apart of Trinidad or like Trinis like to say 'We are one". They feel insignificant and this does not demonstrated that "All ah we is one"]]> 2020-04-24 01:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/527192364 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/527305446 Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is celebrated before the beginning of the Lenten season. From 1738 for half a century, the French developed their carnival, which was noted to be a season of gay and elegant festivities extending from Christmas to Ash Wednesday. These activities consisted of dinner balls, concerts and hunting parties. The Africans started to participate in the festivities from 1833 after the Emancipation Bill was passed. The Africans brought Canboulay, a symbol of freedom and defiance, to its festivities. In the early celebration of the festival by the masses activities were held over the three days preceeding Ash Wednesday.however in the face of 60 years of critisicm from the upper class about the low standard of Carnival and strong feelings expressed about the desecration of the Sabbath, in 1943 Carnival on the street was restricted to Monday and Tuesdsay.]]> 2020-04-24 02:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/527305446 kirstenreis2000 https://padlet.com/kirstenreis2000/an53l2yrrf948u4d/wish/527357128 Carnival time in Trinidad is probably one of the biggest celebrations we have in the country. Not only does it bring foreigners in but it also brings Trinidadians together to party, attend events and on the road Monday and Tuesday despite differences. It brings people with diverse backgrounds together. From experience during carnival season is a time where happiness does not go away. All of the everyday stress disappears. From Trinidad's national anthem, "Every creed and race finds an equal place", every race finds an equal place carnival time at all the events. The major carnival events Panorama, Kings and Queens competition, Dimanche Gras, J'ouvert and Carnival Monday and Tuesday in that order. Panorama, Kings and Queens competition and Dimanche Gras are events that more middle aged people to elderly people attend. They bring their chairs and coolers and dance to the soca music and pan being played. Kiddies carnival for kids takes place a few weeks before Carnival Monday and Tuesday and ends Carnival Sunday night. J'ouvert is the official start of carnival and it takes place before dawn carnival Monday and Tuesday. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are the days everyone has been waiting a year for. Several bands of joyous people masquerading the streets of Trinidad jumping and dancing in glittery, colourful costumes. There's bands for young teenagers, young adults, middle aged and the elderly. These are the two days everyone comes together to celebrate carnival on the road. Black, White, Indian, Chinese, all drop whatever differences they may have and come together as one to celebrate this amazing celebration Trinidad calls carnival. This is why I believe mainly during Carnival time is the time everyone In Trinidad comes together and shows love and support to all races showing "All ah we is one"

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